New York City is home to 370+ UI/UX design agencies featured on DesignRush, with over 710+ verified client reviews and hundreds of standout portfolios. Our experts carefully selected top UI/UX NYC firms trusted by global brands like Google, Pfizer, and SAP. Compare user experience agencies by industry focus, client type, budget, and past work to find your match.

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  • Here to Help You Reach the Finish Line Faster

    We are developing innovating solutions that transform businesses and make success of our clients—possible...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • AI Full-Stack Engineering, Automation, Machine Learning & Enterprise AI Integration

    NextGen Coding Company builds custom, cutting-edge software solutions. Our mission at NextGen Coding Company is to lead the technological revolution with innovative solutions and cutting-edge expertise. We aim to empower businesses and individuals by delivering transformative digital services in Artificial...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • Software Testing
    • Blockchain
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Software Development & Design for Innovative Companies

    Software Development & Design for Innovative Companies...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Product Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Business Consulting
    • AI Development
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Your Trusted Web & Mobile Application Development Agency

    We understand your IT needs and deliver tailored solutions for a lasting impact...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Software Development
    • SEO
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $67/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Design That Works. Impact That Lasts.

    Dezign is a web and app design agency that transforms bold ideas into elegant digital experiences. With over 10 years of experience, we blend creativity with functionality to deliver web and UI/UX solutions that drive real results...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Design Services
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Your Brand Has Landed

    BrandZap is a design consultancy specializing in b2b startups and growth-stage companies. Unlike giant expensive agencies, or cheap unreliable freelancers, we keep things simple: straight-forward pricing and easy-to-understand website packages...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • Supercharge - Innovating Digital Product Development

    At Supercharge, we partner with our clients to turn disruption into opportunity by creating transformative digital solutions. With over 200 digital experts across New York, London, Amsterdam, Helsinki, Vienna, and Budapest, we develop digital strategies, design delightful interfaces, and build robust software...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • Digital Services
    • Product Design
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Orbix Studio

    Award Winner Recipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.

    AI-Powered Global UI/UX & Product Design Agency

    Orbix Studio is a global UX/UI and branding agency helping startups, SaaS, and AI companies design scalable, intuitive, and conversion-driven digital experiences. Our expert team crafts user interfaces, mobile apps, dashboards, and product branding that empower growth and usability...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • UI/UX Design
    • Branding
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    46 Projects Listed
  • thoughtbot is your expert partner for product design and development.

    thoughtbot is dedicated to delivering innovative ui/ux design services through a human-centered, design-led approach. Specialized knowledge positions us as industry leaders in crafting seamless digital experiences for clients like Harvard Business Review, GitHub, and Disney. Let’s elevate your product...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • Product Design
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • A design studio that brings sales and numbers instead of posters and billboards

    We design and develop profit generating Webflow websites that tell your story, increase your conversions and educate your audience...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • SEO
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Crafting Extraordinary Product Design Experiences.

    Speck Design is a product design and engineering firm that has taken products from concept to production for 27 years. From San Jose, San Francisco, and New York, our strategists, industrial designers, and engineers develop medical devices, robotics, and consumer hardware under one roof...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Design Services
    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Lead the future

    We challenge the present with people-first User Experience Design and Agile Methodologies to harness technology for a better tomorrow...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Software Testing
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Award-Winning Mobile Design & Development Agency with AI Expertise

    Utility is a premier digital product agency specializing in custom mobile apps, web platforms, and AI-powered solutions for forward-thinking startups and global brands including Airbnb, Coca-Cola, Samsung, the NBA, and Forbes...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Digital Services
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Custom Software That Works In The Real World

    SoftDoes builds custom software, AI, and web applications for mid-market companies that need enterprise-grade results without the overhead of an in-house team. U.S.-based leadership. Full IP ownership. No lock-in...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • If Your Goals Don't Sound Crazy, They're Not Big Enough.

    A360Z is a brand strategy and design agency helping future-forward companies launch faster and grow revenue. We partner with startups and enterprises building complex products in competitive markets, where clarity and differentiation drive performance...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • UI/UX Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • AI Development
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Transforming Tech Heritage Into Your Future Success

    ModLogix by Langate is a trustworthy software vendor who focuses on legacy software transformation and cloud computing. We deal with old programming languages such as Visual Basic, Visual FoxPro, AngularJS, C, and so on...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • IT Services
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • We Create Digital Experiences

    ATTCK specialize in design & development of custom interactive applications and websites. From branding to UX & UI design, digital strategy, and content architecture, to development, launch, and ongoing support, ATTCK got you covered...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Video Production
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Intentional Experiences

    We provide expert UX consulting with 18+ years proven success. Our multi-disciplinary team delivers product strategy, user research, UX design, training and experience testing. We have offices in Toronto, Ottawa, Canada, New York USA and Cambridge, London, UK...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Digital Services
    • Product Design
    • Staff Augmentation
    • Market Research
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • User-focused designs

    Experience Dynamics is a renowned usability consulting firm that offers comprehensive global design research services...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • UI/UX Design
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Sketch Development Services

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    Build it. Run it. Own it.

    We embed development teams to build the right AI-enabled custom software, and equip your team to run it...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Cloud Consulting
    • UI/UX Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • DevOps Consulting
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Find Your Awesome And Make It Obvious

    We are Agenda. An independent brand agency that blends strategy, creativity and craft to help brands flourish and businesses grow. With equal dedication to crafting extraordinary brands and amplifying their impact in the world, we partner with clients such as Abbott, BlackRock, Boeing, Guardian, LexisNexis...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Growth one click at a time.

    Webistry drives revenue with data-driven paid media, experimentation, and CRO...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Creative Services
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Apps Powered By New York Energy

    A results-driven mobile app development company focused on creating innovative, scalable, and user-centric digital solutions. It offers end-to-end services, from concept and design to development and ongoing support, helping businesses turn ideas into high-performing mobile applications...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Software Development
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • World Class DevOps Solutions

    We offer world class DevOps solutions to our clients...

    Top Services:

    • IoT
    • IT Services
    • UI/UX Design
    • Software Development
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Wordpress Website Design, Brooklyn, New York

    KRS Creative builds elegant, clean, custom WordPress websites using Elementor Pro and UX/UI design in Figma. Based in Brooklyn, New York...

    Top Services:

    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Great Design Isnt Optional Its Your Advantage.

    Design 360 Studio is build on the idea that good design should feel effortless but work hard behind the scenes. We help business shape their identity through thoughtful visuals, clean design, and a clear undestanding of what makes them different. .Every project is approached with care, creativity, and a focus...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Your Partner for Product Experience and Go-To-Market Success.

    Innovatemap is a product and go-to-market partner for high-growth tech companies. We help leaders accelerate success and fill gaps with research, strategy, and design services...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Branding
    • Web Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Backed by Global Expertise, Powered by Local Insight

    New York App Devs is a top-rated mobile app development company in New York specializing in custom iOS, Android, and AI-powered solutions. From eCommerce to healthcare, we build sleek, scalable apps tailored for NYC's fast-paced market. Our local team uses Swift, Kotlin, Flutter & TensorFlow to craft...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Software Testing
    • Software Development
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Software Architecture and Engineering for tech companies

    Our architects, software engineers, and IT team members have our client's back whether they need to scale their teams or start from scratch...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Software Testing
    • VR/AR
    • Mobile App Development
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Reliable Software Development Partner

    Icicle technologies is building web and mobile apps for startups and enterprises since 2004. Specialized in Ruby on Rails, Elixir and Javascript technologies...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • More than a digital agency - we're a partner

    R9 Digital Marketing and Consulting is here to help with your digital needs. From creating Facebook ad campaigns, Google search campaigns, SEO, building a website that works on the front end and back end, we are here for you...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Development
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your Trusted Partner

    Icebreaker Agency provides web design, local SEO, and paid search advertising built explicitly for home service businesses and trade contractors...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • SEO
    • Branding
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Imigration turns to innovation

    21Twelve Interactive is the leading application development company in India, the United States, Canada and Australia. We help you transform the concepts of mobile phones into reliable and robust application solutions, with a surprising design and an incredible user experience that meets the requirements of...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • You Are Not Alone In Digital World

    Cefnogi Solutions Private Limited is a global IT and digital engineering company delivering software, web, app, and business growth solutions across India, USA, and Canada...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
  • Media Production and Design Studio

    We are a media production and design house with a "fluid agency" business model, so we can work with the best minds anywhere...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Product Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Growth For Apps That Want To Scale Smarter

    Teletab is a full-service app marketing agency helping startups and top apps grow smarter through AI SEO, creative performance, and data-driven strategy. We specialize in app store optimization (ASO), AI SEO, influencer marketing, performance marketing, paid media, and creative testing that scales installs...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Cloud Consulting
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Beyond Expectations

    Your Hands-On Engineering Partner ELITEX is an AI-native engineering partner for real estate and hospitality. Since 2015, we've shipped dozens of products for clients across the USA and Europe. We build property-management and reservation systems for growing operators, and we build them to fit your...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • DevOps Consulting
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Your SkunkWorks Dev Team

    Blood & Treasure provides consulting and technical support services in all areas of software development and team management. 20+ platforms developed. Over $80m raised from our MVPs. 10+ years in business serving enterprises (Citrix, Gap, Nike) and start-ups (Thnks, Altru, Dollaride)...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $90/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Complex software your users love.

    HappyFunCorp partners with companies across all industries to develop innovative AI digital products and modernize existing ones, leveraging deep engineering skills, product expertise, and human-focused design...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • Product Design
    • Design Services
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Design Is Our Craft, Exploring Is Our Passion.

    Design is our craft, exploring is our passion. Executing creative solutions since 2015. Lets make #DesignThatMoves...

    Top Services:

    • Video Marketing
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Video Production
    • Web Development
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Proven Robust Results

    At CB/I Digital, we specialize in Performance Marketing and Platform Development for the purpose of driving increased traffic and revenue for Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) e-Commerce and large omnichannel brands...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Our expertise makes a positive impact to your business

    AlgoRepublic offers comprehensive business automation, product development, and software/web development services to clients globally. Our expertise ensures innovative and efficient solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of businesses worldwide...

    Top Services:

    • Software Testing
    • Blockchain
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Empowering Ideas. We Design, Develop & Deliver!!!

    Nickelfox is a leading design and development studio that specializes in creating customized, scalable mobile app, UI/UX design, staff augmentation and software solutions for startups and Fortune 500 companies...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • IT Services
    • Web Design
    • Staff Augmentation
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Empowering Organizations to Thrive with AI and Cutting-Edge Technological Solutions

    Dawn IT Services powers B2B growth with smart, cost-efficient solutions that drive measurable results. We specialize in sales outsourcing, sales automation, lead generation, and staff augmentation, helping businesses scale with ease. Our expertise spans robotic process automation, digital transformation, data...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Building complex SaaS created to scale operations and workflows

    UITOP is a software development and product design agency for B2B SaaS, ERP, CRM, and business software. We improve usability, modernize legacy systems, and build scalable products that are easier to use and grow...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Product Design
    • Graphic Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    13 Projects Listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I hire a UI/UX design agency near me in New York City?

Hiring a local UI/UX design agency in New York City ensures smoother communication, face-to-face meetings, and rapid feedback, leading to faster project completion and higher quality outcomes. Such agencies understand the unique tastes and trends of New York customers, tailoring designs to boost user engagement and conversions. Close proximity also builds trust and accountability, making it easier to monitor progress and swiftly address any issues.

What services do New York City UI/UX design companies offer?

New York City UI/UX design companies offer a range of services to create effective digital experiences:

  • User Research: Understanding user needs to make sure products match expectations.
  • Wireframing & Prototyping: Creating basic models and interactive examples before building the full product.
  • UX Design: Planning clear paths to help users easily navigate websites or apps.
  • UI Design: Designing visually appealing elements like buttons, colors, and typography.
  • Usability Testing: Checking products with real users to identify and fix problems.
  • Interaction Design: Defining how users interact with digital interfaces to make experiences smooth and engaging.
  • Mobile App Design: Building user-friendly layouts specifically optimized for mobile devices.
  • Accessibility Design: Ensuring digital products are easy to use for people with disabilities.

How long does it take to complete a UI/UX design project in New York City?

Agencies in New York City typically complete full UI/UX design projects in about 2 to 3 months. Although, larger or more complex initiatives, like SaaS platforms or enterprise tools, can stretch to 4-5 months. The project duration depends on factors such as scope, user research depth, stakeholder engagement, testing cycles, and team size.

How much do New York City UI/UX design companies charge for their services?

New York City UI/UX agencies typically charge $100-$150 per hour, with some senior firms exceeding $200, and full project fees ranging from $25,000 to $105,000. Prices vary based on complexity, team seniority, research and testing depth, and project urgency.

Pricing models:

  • Hourly rate: Pay per hour, typically used when scope is flexible.
  • Fixed‑price: One lump sum for well‑defined projects.
  • Retainer/project‑based: Ongoing monthly fee for continuous support.

What should I look for in a New York City UI/UX design agency?

When choosing a UI/UX design agency in New York City, focus on what makes local firms uniquely valuable.

  • Proximity for collaboration: In-person workshops and faster feedback loops help keep projects on track.
  • Experience with fast-moving industries: NYC agencies often work with tech, media, and finance, so they know how to design for speed and scale.
  • Access to top-tier talent: The city attracts some of the best designers and strategists in the world.
  • Market-specific insight: Local teams understand what works for NYC audiences, from user behavior to design trends.
  • Network connections: Many agencies have ties with local dev shops, VCs, and accelerators that can support your growth.

What should I avoid when hiring a New York City UI/UX design agency?

When hiring a UI/UX design agency in New York City, avoid common red flags that can cost time, money, and results.

  • Vague process: If the agency can’t clearly explain how they work, expect confusion down the line.
  • Overpromising timelines: Unrealistic deadlines often mean cutting corners or missing expectations.
  • Outdated portfolio: If their recent work isn’t available or looks dated, their skills may not be current.
  • No user research: Skipping this step leads to designs that look good but fail in the real world.
  • Lack of collaboration: If they avoid involving your team, they may miss key business goals.
  • One-size-fits-all approach: Good design requires custom solutions, not recycled templates.

What are the most sought-after UI/UX design services in New York City?

In New York City, businesses often seek out UI/UX services that help them stand out in a fast-moving, highly competitive market.

  • Product Design: Startups and SaaS companies rely on full product design to build apps that can scale quickly and attract investors.
  • Mobile UX: With NYC’s on-the-go culture, mobile-first experiences are key for reaching users who live on their phones.
  • Conversion Optimization: E-commerce and finance brands compete for clicks and transactions, so improving conversion rates directly boosts revenue.
  • UX Audits: Many established companies need expert reviews to fix underperforming platforms without starting from scratch.
  • Accessibility Design: NYC businesses must follow strict regulations and serve diverse audiences, making inclusive design a top priority.
  • Rapid Prototyping: Investors and execs expect fast progress, so building and testing ideas quickly is essential for pitching or iterating.
  • Design Systems: Large teams use them to stay consistent across products, which is critical when building at scale in corporate or agency settings.

What kind of clients do UI/UX design companies in New York City work with?

UI/UX design companies in New York City work with clients across industries that demand high-quality, user-focused digital experiences.

  • Finance: Banks and fintech startups need secure, easy-to-use platforms to earn user trust and stay competitive.
  • Healthcare: Hospitals, telehealth apps, and health startups rely on clear interfaces to improve patient outcomes and reduce errors.
  • E-commerce: Retailers compete for conversions, so every click, scroll, and image needs to be optimized for sales.
  • Media & Entertainment: Streaming platforms and publishers need engaging, responsive designs that keep users coming back.
  • Tech & SaaS: Startups and enterprise tech firms need clean, scalable products to win users and attract investors.

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